Known Recalls

Model year record

1981 PLYMOUTH Trailbuster

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. No owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 84V115000

Structure: frame and members: underbody shields

Component
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
8,800
Reported to NHTSA
1984-09-24
Owners notified
1985-02-13

Defect description

VEHICLES ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE IMPACT TEST REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY." THE STRUCTURE OF THE REAR STEP BUMPER MAY NOT WITHSTAND A REAR END COLLISION SIMILAR TO THE FORCE CREATED IN TESTING; FUEL LEAKAGE MAY OCCUR UPON IMPACT.

Manufacturer remedy

A FUEL TANK PROTECTIVE SKID PLATE WILL BE INSTALLED FREE OF CHARGE.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

No complaints recorded for this model year.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.